Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot dated for January 17, 2020; TGS trailer shows off the Buu Arc

During Tokyo Game Show 2019, Bandai Namco Entertainment dropped a new trailer showing that upcoming action RPG Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will cover the events of the Buu Arc, meaning that it will indeed cover the full gamut of Dragon Ball Z sagas. 

We also got confirmation that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will release worldwide on January 17, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Check out some teaser footage and the end of the new trailer below. We've also grabbed some Buu Saga screenshots, as well as the game's boxart. 

We also have information on the special editions and bonuses offered for the game. Find those below.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Buu Saga Screenshots

Pre-Order Bonus

A pre-order bonus is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam, and all seem to contain the same offerings.

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Preorder Bonus Content Includes:

  • New Sub Quest
  • Early Access to Bonyu's Training (New character design by Akira Toriyama)
  • 1 x Cooking item (Permanent stat boost of melee attack and HP)

Deluxe Edition - $84.99/£64.99

A Deluxe Edition will be available for all three platforms, though only a Steam version page seems to be available on Bandai Namco's site. This version includes the pre-order content, season pass, music compilation pack, and an extra cooking item.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Deluxe Edition Box Art

Deluxe Edition Includes:

  • Full Standard Edition Game
  • Preorder Bonus Content:
    • New Sub Quest
    • Early Access to Bonyu's Training (New character design by Akira Toriyama)
    • 1 x Cooking item (Permanent stat boost of melee attack and HP)
  • Season Pass
    • 2 Original Story Episodes
    • 1 New Story Arc
  • DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT - MUSIC COMPILATION PACK (11 ADDITIONAL SONGS FROM THE ANIME)
  • 1 COOKING ITEM:
    • Permanent boost of Ki-Attack and HP

Note: We don't have any further information about the Season Pass at this time, such as how much it costs when purchased separately.

Ultimate Edition - $94.99/£74.99

An Ultimate Edition will be available for all three platforms, though only a Steam version page seems to be available on Bandai Namco's site. This seems to include everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus a way to travel on Tao Pai Pai's pillar.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Ultimate Edition Box Art

Ultimate Edition Includes:

  • Full Standard Edition Game
  • Preorder Bonus Content:
    • New Sub Quest
    • Early Access to Bonyu's Training (New character design by Akira Toriyama)
    • 1 x Cooking item (Permanent stat boost of melee attack and HP)
  • Season Pass
    • 2 Original Story Episodes
    • 1 New Story Arc
  • DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT - MUSIC COMPILATION PACK (11 ADDITIONAL SONGS FROM THE ANIME)
  • 1 COOKING ITEM:
    • Permanent boost of Ki-Attack, Ki-Defense, and HP
  • 1 NEW WAY TO TRAVEL:
    • Tao Pai Pai Pillar (Available Spring 2020)

Collector's Edition - $199.95/£219.99/€229.99

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A Collector's Edition is available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game on Bandai Namco's store website. (Europe here)

Collector's Edition Includes:

  • Full Standard Edition Game
  • Exclusive Diorama Figure (8x8x8 inches)
  • Hardcover Game Artbook (10x12 inches)
  • Collectible Steelbook

The European CE seems to addiitionally include the game's Season Pass, not mentioned for the North American CE.